#Foodie Review: NaHa restaurant (Chicago)
Continuing on my Michelin star restaurant quest and admitting up front that this review is biased based on comparison to the other Michelin star restaurants at which I have dined. This place does, in my opinion, deserve one Michelin star and it merits a return visit. I would recommend it to friends as well as colleagues or clients.
Vendor Relationships: Experts or Frauds?
Vendor Relationship Critical Partnership Element #1: Expertise in new technologies I recently ran an informal poll on LinkedIn that asked a relatively simple question: Today’s IT leaders depend on a plethora of new players to drive change. What should CXOs most look for in a partner? Here are the results …. Aiming to cover each […]
#Foodie Review: Avenues at The Peninsula Chicago
Avenues at The Peninsula 108 E Superior St | Chicago, IL 60611 Overall Verdict: This place is fantastic, well deserving of the recognition from Michelin. And, it is now taking the first place slot in my list of Michelin restaurants in Chicago. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND it and will likely go back next season. UPDATE 10/6/2011 […]
Vendor Relationships: TRUST must be EARNED and SUSTAINED
Vendor Relationships Critical Partnership Element #5: Demonstration of Trust and Integrity I recently ran an informal poll on LinkedIn that asked a relatively simple question: Today’s IT leaders depend on a plethora of new players to drive change. What should CXOs most look for in a partner? Here are the results¦. Webster’s dictionary defines trust […]
Vendor Relationships: Have you MET the CFO?
Vendor Relationships Critical Partnership Element #4: Ability to invest / Low Cost Providor I recently ran an informal poll on LinkedIn that asked a relatively simple question: Today’s IT leaders depend on a plethora of new players to drive change. What should CXOs most look for in a partner? Here are the results …. My next several […]
#Foodie Review: L20 (Chicago)
L20 Food Review Summary: Recommended with reservations despite a very bad night. L20 2300 N Lincoln Park W Chicago, IL 60614 SHORT VERSION: After a few rather disappointing meals at this and other 2011 Michelin rated spots, first I must say that a restaurant may get great reviews by critics but the best way to […]
#Foodie Review: Blackbird (Chicago)
Blackbird Food Review Summary: Recommended for great food. Blackbird 619 W Randolph St Chicago, IL 60661 I went here again last night to see whether the recent successes and awards had changed Blackbird. Specifically, I wanted to see if they too had gone down the path of appearance over quality. I am happy to say […]